# Happy Burger vs Nom Cat

The clearest difference is rating: Nom Cat at 4.6 against Happy Burger's 4.1. Nom Cat also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 96). Happy Burger's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Burger sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Nom Cat sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nom Cat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nom Cat has 1.2K ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Happy Burger's written reviews are positive against 85% of Nom Cat's.

Happy Burger ships an update every 6 months, Nom Cat every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Burger | Nom Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-burger/id917694111/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nom-cat/id969934912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 96 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Retro Dreamer](https://appshunter.io/developer/338887318) | [Lucky Kat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/498980984) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Burger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-burger/id917694111)

Bounce through a sky-high adventure collecting gold and accessories. Tap to jump, hold for a longer leap, and navigate exciting obstacles in this endless fun game.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Hold for longer jumps, Collect gold, Unlock accessories, Endless gameplay, Exciting obstacles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Extremely fun and addictive
- 🍔 Thematic and enjoyable
- 💖 Very cute and adorable characters
- 👍 Great for passing time
- ✨ Good game with cute outfits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Impossible jumps and obstacles
- 💸 Power-ups not available for purchase
- 😩 Annoying ads and pop-ups
- 😵 Rigged game mechanics
- 🔊 Annoying death sound

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes after update
- Tapping on ads to jump
- Bugs in general
- Jumping over obstacles but still landing on them

**Requested features**

- Remove ads option
- More accessories/outfits
- Make game less tilted
- New updates and features
- Happy fries game


### Nom Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nom-cat/id969934912)

Tap and hold to feed hungry cats with fish in this arcade game. Avoid flying bombs to keep the cats safe and aim for a high score. Unlock cute cat characters by collecting goldfish.

**Highlights:** Endless arcade gameplay, Tap and hold to feed cats, Avoid flying bombs, Unlockable cat characters, Collect goldfish, Compete on Game Center

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Venus and Roo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nala | $0.99 | one-time |
| Keyboard Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nyan Cat® | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grumpy Cat® | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sushi Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Background | $0.99 | one-time |
| Garfield | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alice & Finnegan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Garfield Background | $0.99 | one-time |
| Luna the Fashion Kitty | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, fun, and addicting
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Cute cat sprites
- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of cats and backgrounds to collect

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches with purchasing and equipping skins
- 💰 Expensive cats and backgrounds
- 🔍 Difficult to obtain certain cats without paying
- 🐛 Game crashes or freezes after updates
- 🔍 Hard to master, especially for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when declining to watch ads
- Purchased items not showing up or working
- Progress lost after reinstalling the app
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More skins or backdrops
- Option to play with one cat instead of two
- Ability to earn premium cats through gameplay
- Restore purchases feature
- Mute sound option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Burger free?

Happy Burger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nom Cat free?

Nom Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Happy Burger or Nom Cat?

Nom Cat is rated higher. Happy Burger averages 4.1 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Nom Cat averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Happy Burger or Nom Cat have ads?

Nom Cat shows ads; Happy Burger does not.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Burger or Nom Cat?

Happy Burger ships an update every 6 months, and Nom Cat every 5 weeks. Most recently, Happy Burger was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nom Cat on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*